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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,955.29, 4,429.16 and 1,569.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,955.29, 4,429.16 and 1,569.29 is: 2,351.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,955.29 : 4,429.16 = 1,569.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,955.29/4,429.16 = 1,569.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,955.29x = 4,429.16 × 1,569.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,955.29x = 6,950,629.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,950,629.35/2,955.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,351.93

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